Jul 27 2008
Where should I start?
After much thought, I am thinking - where is the best place to start? There are so many steps to losing weight, that it is very overwhelming. In my experience making a ton of changes in your life at one time, will usually lead to failure. Forgetting that you did not gain the weight over night and that the weight will not come off over night will also lead to failure. So how can we achieve success? How do you make the right choices? Where do you start?
First off I would suggest reading 10% Solution that Sparkpeople has put out. Set realistic goals. Remember that as you achieve these little goals, you fill feel a sense of accomplishment. Also remember that you can always set a new goal once you have reached the current on that you are working on.
It has also been said that to create a habit you need 21 days of doing that, so create a small habit for yourself. Focus on one thing, and work on that. Be proud of your successes, and work hard with any failure. The focus you place on that will help you grow and will help you succeed.
Don’t try to change too much at one time. Remember that you are trying to start a lifestyle change. Once you have reached your goal, then you will want to maintain it. In order to do that you need to change your entire lifestyle. You don’t want to go back to eating and moving the way you are now. You want to keep up the healthy lifestyle have now set. To do this you need to start good habits, and make the entire lifestyle change.
For me I am going to start with water. I am going to make a conscience effort to watch what I am drinking. I am going to limit the pop and junk and drink my water. I suggest that you take a look at the first habit you want to create and start today. It is never too late to start. And if you have a bad day, don’t start over, learn, and tomorrow try extra hard!
